The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“PRA”) operates as a code. That means that once a relationship qualifies under the Act then the Act will apply in place of other rules and agreements...Read More
[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="http://www.jeremysutton.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Jeremy-Sutton-Social-Media-Advice.mp4"][/video]Posts on social media such as Facebook, Twitter,...Read More
The Ashley Madison hack and the impact of privacy issues and social media on divorce cases As divorce lawyers, our clients normally tell us why they broke up and the reasons behind it. When I...Read More
To help you plan your separation, we've put together our separation checklist. Following these steps will ensure you cover all aspects of your separation and are well-prepared. Complete our...Read More
1. Consider a confidential settlement agreementYou can insert clauses to keep the reason and terms of the divorce confidential. We are seeing more agreements in our practice such as this. One...Read More
What happens when a party to a relationship, unbeknownst to the party, is having an affair with another person? Is it possible for contemporaneous relationships to exist and what does that mean...Read More
Five key tipsObtain support from a lawyer, doctor, police, psychologist or other professional.Psychological abuse such as controlling behaviour is still serious domestic violence.Verbal abuse is...Read More
Background My wife and I both want to buy the family home. We have two children aged 7 and 3. I had earlier said that my wife could keep the family home, but I have now changed my mind. The value...Read More
Four key tips:1. Choose cash nowTake a lump sum settlement even if it is a smaller amount than a periodic payment. This creates certainty for you in terms of this.2. Consider the rest of the...Read More
Here are 5 key tips when it comes to Art and other Antiques in a Divorce and Relationship Property situation: Art, antiques and related items normally need to be valued by a specialist.Consider...Read More
Under New Zealand law, where there has been a marriage or relationship of three years’ or more, household chattels are normally divided on a 50/50 basis. The insured value is normally...Read More